Jukendo and Tankendo Kata Book by Baptiste Tavernier (Hardcover) Kiyose Nakae Even if you're a black

Even if you're a black belt or instructor

Iai (Drawing Sword Techniques)

were deeply influenced by his teachings

Step-by-step guide to mastering the Heian V kata

flourished under numerous master swordsmiths

Jukendo and Tankendo Kata Book by Baptiste Tavernier (Hardcover) Kiyose Nakae Even if you're a blackThe ultimate purpose of practicing kata is to gain an understanding of the essence of jukendo and tankendo. The kata combines the basic technical components of jukendo and tankendo in set forms with a fixed order. Through kata one can train one's spirit, posture and attitude; learn combinations of techniques and how to judge maai; understand the different thrusting, striking and cutting opportunities; learn to evaluate irimi seitai possibilities;